Fashion Make-up HNC

What is special about this course?

If you want to develop your expertise in fashion make-up and related activities, this HNC is ideal for you. A creative, innovative programme of study, it allows you to develop your skills in make-up techniques, personalised to your own individual interests.

The course covers essential and classic make-up skills, fashion and photographic techniques, alongside hairdressing skills that focus on styling techniques and long hair design. You will have the opportunity to produce a professional portfolio of work that will support you in gaining employment in this vibrant and exciting, fashion-related industry.

Special features

• Programme of study that has a practical workshop focus
• Out-of-class activities such as fashion shows and photography shoots
• Production of professional portfolio of work

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.

Entry requirements

• 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR
• 1 A Level at grade D or above
• Both of the above should be in a relevant subject area and include a core skill profile at SCQF level 5
• Alternatively, hairdressing or beauty course at SCQF level 6 or S/NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered on an individual basis
• All applicants will be interviewed and will complete an interview task as part of the selection process e.g. producing a creative make-up plan

Year 1 - HNC

You will study units in:

• Essential make-up
• Fashion and classic make-up
• Presentation skills
• Hairdressing techniques
• Eyelash and eyebrow techniques
• Work placement

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

• EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
• EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
• EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.

Funding

UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.

Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.

Additional costs

• All students will be required to purchase a make-up kit and brushes, at a cost of approximately £400.
• Other costs may include travel costs to work placements and costs associated with portfolios or photographic prints